Housekeeper Support Assistant

B2 is a 24 bedded surgical ward, looking after planned and emergency surgical patients in a range of specialities. We are seeking a housekeeper to join on a 6month fixed contract, to help us maintain a ward environment that is safe, tidy and welcoming to our patients and their families. They will also support patients to meet their nutritional and hydration needs, serving meals and drinks.

We are looking for an hard working, highly motivated individual who will work well as a member of the team, but is also confident to manage their workload independently. We are committed to providing a high standard of care to our patients and are looking for someone with similar values.

They will be responsible for assisting the ward sister in the coordination and provision of services, ensuring that the ward is a clean, safe and a comfortable environment and provide essential support to patients in fulfilling their dietary and nutritional needs.

The applicant will be responsible for general cleaning, stock ordering and rotation. They will work alongside the domestic team to ensure the ward is clean and clutter free.

They will also be responsible for ensuring patient's nutritional needs are met, working closely with the nursing team to ensure patients correct daily dietary advice and meals

This job is being offered on a 6month fixed contract to end approximately March/April 2027, to allow for future transformation movements.

Base Location: Poole Hospital B2

Main duties of the job

To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.

About us

Our values define who we are as TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued team mates and colleagues.

UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme.

This means that some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have at interview.

There are planned transformation works within the Surgical directorate in Autumn 2025, which may effect the working location of this role. It will be subject to transformation decisions whether this job role remains at Poole or transfers to Bournemouth Hospital.

Upon relocation of the role/service, excess mileage allowance / reimbursement will not apply, and any travel between the postholder's home and work base will be classified as a commute.

Details

Date posted

13 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£25,272 a year

pa/pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

153-SU06938

Job locations

Ward B2 Poole Hospital

Longfleet Road

Poole

BH15 2JB

United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.

Job responsibilities

To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Good level of basic education to demonstrate literacy, numeracy, and comprehension skills

Desirable

• GCSE in Maths and English or equivalent

Technical Skills Competencies

Essential

• Effective communication skills - both written and verbal / non verbal
• Ability to work in a demanding environment
• Ability to demonstrate initiative and prioritise work efficiently
• Ability to work as part of a team

Desirable

• Awareness of food safety standards
• Basic IT skills to aid data input
• Stock keeping experience

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with the public
• Experience of infection control procedures
• Experience of catering environments

Desirable

• Experience of hospital work or other care environment

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Ability and willingness to interact with a range of people and ages
• Sensitivity and consideration to the needs of others
• Personable manner - warm, welcoming and approachable

Language Requirement

Essential

• Be able to speak and write English at a level necessary to undertake the role

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Good level of basic education to demonstrate literacy, numeracy, and comprehension skills

Desirable

• GCSE in Maths and English or equivalent

Technical Skills Competencies

Essential

• Effective communication skills - both written and verbal / non verbal
• Ability to work in a demanding environment
• Ability to demonstrate initiative and prioritise work efficiently
• Ability to work as part of a team

Desirable

• Awareness of food safety standards
• Basic IT skills to aid data input
• Stock keeping experience

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with the public
• Experience of infection control procedures
• Experience of catering environments

Desirable

• Experience of hospital work or other care environment

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Ability and willingness to interact with a range of people and ages
• Sensitivity and consideration to the needs of others
• Personable manner - warm, welcoming and approachable

Language Requirement

Essential

• Be able to speak and write English at a level necessary to undertake the role

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Ward B2 Poole Hospital

Longfleet Road

Poole

BH15 2JB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.uhd.nhs.uk/careers (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Ward B2 Poole Hospital

Longfleet Road

Poole

BH15 2JB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.uhd.nhs.uk/careers (Opens in a new tab)

Job responsibilities

To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.

Qualifications

Essential

• Good level of basic education to demonstrate literacy, numeracy, and comprehension skills

Desirable

• GCSE in Maths and English or equivalent

Technical Skills Competencies

Essential

• Effective communication skills - both written and verbal / non verbal
• Ability to work in a demanding environment
• Ability to demonstrate initiative and prioritise work efficiently
• Ability to work as part of a team

Desirable

• Awareness of food safety standards
• Basic IT skills to aid data input
• Stock keeping experience

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with the public
• Experience of infection control procedures
• Experience of catering environments

Desirable

• Experience of hospital work or other care environment

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Ability and willingness to interact with a range of people and ages
• Sensitivity and consideration to the needs of others
• Personable manner - warm, welcoming and approachable

Language Requirement

Essential

• Be able to speak and write English at a level necessary to undertake the role